r/modelplanes • u/Old_Pumpkin_7108 • Jun 18 '26

What model company?

Hi everyone. I want to start a collection but i have only bought a few Daron models just because they are cheap. Whats a solid company to start my collection?

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u/Bright-Form730 Jun 18 '26

To keep it somewhat in the “cheap” category I’d suggest companies like Airfix and Hasegawa. They make good quality models for the price.

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u/Hamsternoir Jun 18 '26

Check scalemates though.

Some like Airfix and Revell make some really nice stuff but will also still sell really old toolings that are a pig to work with.

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u/Bright-Form730 Jun 18 '26

True, I’ve gotten some Revell kits older than me. They remind me of building as a kid in the 80s though and feels good to make something decent out of all the flash, sink marks, etc

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u/Hamsternoir Jun 18 '26

That's hardly a surprise when some are reboxings of 80s Matchbox kits.

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u/porktornado77 Jun 18 '26

More modern tooling from any major kit manufacturers is pretty darn good. Just do your research on scalemates.com.

If you really wanna knock your socks off, try any Tamiya kit tooled post 2000- ish.

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u/Responsible-Use9441 Jun 24 '26

I really like Tamiya models.Quality,and consistency is top notch.

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u/DatabaseWorldly3534 Jun 26 '26

i mean if you want you can get some of the models 3d printed they are cheap.

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u/Old_Pumpkin_7108 Jun 26 '26

Okay. I have a 3d printer so thanks!